Should an Infographic Be Landscape or Portrait?
Infographics are a great way to communicate complex information in an easy-to-understand format. When creating an infographic, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is whether to use a landscape or portrait orientation.
H2: Traditional Infographics
Traditional infographics are laid out in a portrait orientation. This orientation is ideal for displaying long, narrow pieces of information, such as lists, timelines, and graphs. It also allows for more space for text, which is helpful for providing detailed explanations of the data.
H2: Landscape Infographics
While traditional infographics are typically laid out in a portrait orientation, you can certainly create one in landscape orientation too. In fact, the final reports that we provide clients at my company are formatted as two-page infographics in landscape orientation so that they can easily be printed.
Landscape orientation is ideal for displaying wide, short pieces of information, such as maps, charts, and diagrams. It also allows for more space for visuals, which can be helpful for displaying complex data in an easy-to-understand format.
H2: Factors to Consider
When deciding whether to use a landscape or portrait orientation for your infographic, there are a few factors to consider:
• Type of Information: What type of information are you trying to communicate? If it’s long, narrow pieces of information, such as lists and timelines, a portrait orientation may be best. If it’s wide, short pieces of information, such as maps and diagrams, a landscape orientation may be best.
• Space for Text: How much space do you need for text? If you need more space for text, a portrait orientation may be best. If you need more space for visuals, a landscape orientation may be best.
• Printing: Do you plan to print your infographic? If so, a landscape orientation may be best as it will fit better on a standard page size.
H2: Conclusion
When creating an infographic, it’s important to consider whether to use a landscape or portrait orientation. Traditional infographics are typically laid out in a portrait orientation, but you can certainly create one in landscape orientation too. Ultimately, the orientation you choose should be based on the type of information you’re trying to communicate, the amount of space you need for text and visuals, and whether you plan to print your infographic.
